2012 NFL Week Nine Preivew – New York Giants at Cincinnati

The Bengals are fading fast in the AFC, and Sunday take on the Giants, who last week blew a 10-point lead vs the Steelers at home and have had to hear about it all week.

Eli Manning threw for just 125 passing yards against Pittsburgh, his fewest since throwing for 119 on Dec. 28, 2008, at Minnesota.

His slump has been a huge issue for the Giants the past few weeks, as he’s completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 2,109 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions while posting a 92.5 rating in the first seven games. He’s since completed 47.2 percent with no touchdowns and two interceptions for a rating of 50.6.

“No one likes to lose or play poorly,” he said. “We have to see where we can do better and above everything, you have to look at yourself first. I’m responsible for a lot of it. I’m where it starts. Our offense is not playing up to its potential.”